The Trajectory of an Image: Che Guevara's Legacy in the Context of Cultural Memories (poster)

Abstract

The proliferation of murals, posters, monuments, museums and tourist sites dedicated to Che speaks to the lasting cultural relevance of Che as a man, and Che as a symbol. The various permutations of Che -- seen in the Western world, Argentina, Cuba, Bolivia, and Venezuela -- reveal both the lasting socio-political importance of Che and his politics, as well as the values of the cultures that use Che's image. In the context of cultural memory, what do these examples of Che's manifested legacy reveal? [From the Research Question section]